Clerk III

Paraprofessional Level 204

Perform complex office/clerical tasks in support of the assigned campus/department under limited supervision while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Tasks are diverse and occasionally complex in nature, requiring individual analysis and judgement. Be able to apply and develop their skills. Serve as a resource for staff, administrators, and/or campus/department. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies procedures and regulations. Essential functions include performing required office routines according to standard practices while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Review, refer and answer routine correspondence, telephone and electronic messages; greet public and route requests for information. Establish and maintain manual and automated record filing systems for campus or department as assigned. Process and enter data into computer or report format; operate basic office machines to include computers, fax machine, copying machine, etc. Accountable for functional responsibility for an assigned section of work in the department; plan and arrange own work; refer problems that cannot be solved to supervisor. Communicate transactions and facilitate transitions to appropriate personnel. Research reports and requests for information; extract information and supporting data to assist administrator. Delegate work assignments and provide guidance to other clerical staff; assume the responsibilities of the secretary in the event of absence. Accommodate the needs of students, parents, teachers, staff and/or the general public as appropriate to assist administration in providing information and services. Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job. Other responsibilities include participating in professional development activities as required by the district. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals. Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); five (5) years of general clerical/secretarial experience OR eighteen (18) semester hours from an accredited college/university may be substituted for each year of experience; proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, file maintenance, personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases, electronic mail and internet; basic math skills; must be able to communicate, listen, read, write, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to use it easily and readily in daily communication; possess required skills and knowledge as assessed by the Ysleta ISD Paraprofessional Test. Mental demands include maintaining emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Physical demands include repetitive hand/wrist motions and prolonged use of computer. Environmental factors require prolonged sitting, moderate standing, walking, bending, reaching, and may require lifting up to 25 lbs.

Ysleta High School